DK Eyewitness Top 10 Iceland (Pocket Travel Guide)

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Striking, evocative and wild - Iceland's magnificent fjords, smouldering volcanoes, thunderous waterfalls and seething geysers never fail to capture the imagination. Your DK Eyewitness Top Ten travel guide ensures you'll find your way around the "Land of Fire and Ice" with absolute ease. Our annually updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Iceland into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best waterfalls, volcanoes, hot springs and hiking trails. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak You'll discover: - Nine easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Iceland's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Þingvellir National Park, the Blue Lagoon, the Geysir Hot Springs area, Gullfoss, the Lake My´vatn area, Vatnajökull National Park, Snæfellsjökull National Park, Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs, the Landmannalaugar area and Jökulsárlón - Iceland's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, eating out and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free - A laminated pull-out map of Iceland, plus five full-colour area maps - Practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe - A lightweight format perfect for your pocket or bag when you're on the move DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Want to explore more of Europe's incredible outdoors? Try our DK Eyewitness Norway. CONTENTS Top 10 Iceland Highlights Welcome to Iceland Exploring Iceland Iceland Highlights Þingvellir National Park The Blue Lagoon and Around Geysir Hot Springs Area Gullfoss Lake Mývatn Area Vatnajökull National Park Snæfellsjökull National Park Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs Landmannalaugar Area Jökulsárlón The Top 10 of Everything Moments in History Churches Museums in Reykjavík Museums Around Iceland Waterfalls Volcanoes Hot Springs and Geysers Places to See Birds and Wildlife Outdoor Activities Hiking Trails Children’s Activities Nightlife Fine Dining Restaurants Cheaper Eats in Reykjavík Iceland for Free Festivals Offshore Islands Iceland Area by Area Reykjavík West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula The Westfjords North Iceland East Iceland South Iceland The Highland Interior Streetsmart Getting Around Practical Information Places to Stay General Index Acknowledgments Phrase Book Map Index